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Kalispell staff outline proposed parks and recreation fee changes; council to consider schedule for formal action
Summary
City staff presented a revised parks and recreation fee schedule and a remodeled park-reservation matrix, citing higher operating costs and proposed school-district facility fees. Council signaled support to bring the proposal back for action at a future meeting; several council members and residents discussed scholarships and donation options.
City of Kalispell staff on April 28 presented proposed updates to recreation program fees and the park-reservation matrix, saying rising operating costs and proposed fees from School District 5 have increased the city’s per-program costs.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher described a two-part review used to set fees: a direct cost analysis (licensing, rentals, equipment, supplies) and a market comparison with similar local and regional programs. Fincher said the department incorporated the district’s proposed facility charges into its cost models and that increases “range from 8 to 20% depending on the program.”
The department proposed an 8% across-the-board increase for pool admission for the coming year and said it has identified management efficiencies to reduce staffing costs…
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